Cervical Cancer

About- Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
Symptoms-
 Bloody vaginal discharge with a foul odor
Excessive tiredness
Leg pain or swelling
Low back pain
Painful intercourse
Pelvic pain
Vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between periods, after menopause, during douching,  or during a pelvic examination

Causes-
The exact reason is not clear.
Risk factors

 Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Multiple sexual partners
Becoming sexually active early
Smoking
A weakened immune system
Long-term use of contraceptive pills
Other sexually transmitted diseases (STD) such as Chlamydiagonorrhea, and syphilis 

Specialists to Visit -
 Gynecologist and Obstetrician

Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.nccc-online.org
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.cancer.org
https://www.cancer.net
https://www.medicinenet.com
https://www.cancer.org.au

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